Vespa (douglas) Piaggio

Blue · Petrol · 1987 · 123 cc

E942 RECMOT history

E942 REC is a blue petrol Vespa (douglas) Piaggio first used on 10 Sept 1987. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2023 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 2,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2023
Mileage
2,188 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2022
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
E942 REC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vespa (douglas)
Model
Piaggio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
123 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
10 Sept 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2023
Latest MOT test
9 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

E942 REC was last recorded at 2,188 miles on 9 May 2022, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2011: 1,673 miles, lower than 11,231 miles on 24 Apr 2010.
  • 11 May 2011: 1,601 miles, lower than 1,673 miles on 30 Apr 2011.
  • 25 Jun 2020: 2,029 miles, lower than 19,130 miles on 22 Jun 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
2,029 miles · 25 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 2,188 miles
  • 2020 – 2,029 miles
  • 2018 – 1,931 miles
  • 2014 – 1,797 miles
  • 2011 – 1,601 miles
  • 2010 – 11,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,188 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,188 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    2,188 miles
    Test number
    482298037074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass2,029 miles (-17,101)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    2,029 miles
    Test number
    342807711474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail19,130 miles (+17,199)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,130 miles
    Test number
    346272305585
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass1,931 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    1,931 miles
    Test number
    165406571911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass1,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    1,797 miles
    Test number
    777330144110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail1,797 miles (+196)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,797 miles
    Test number
    669400144181
    • FailureBrake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureHeadlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • FailureSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

  7. Pass1,601 miles (-72)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    1,601 miles
    Test number
    759031931190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • NoteHorn quiet
    • NoteIgnition switch
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBodyworkm damage
    • NoteFront and rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteFront and rear wheels slightly buckled
    • NoteNearside floor grip
    • NoteSlight corrosion on floor pan

  8. Fail1,673 miles (-9,558)2 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,673 miles
    Test number
    246520121447
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • NoteIgnition switch
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBodyworkm damage
    • NoteFront and rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteFront and rear wheels slightly buckled
    • NoteNearside floor grip
    • NoteSlight corrosion on floor pan

  9. Pass11,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,231 miles
    Test number
    612494610108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E942 REC

Does E942 REC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E942 REC expired on 8 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E942 REC?
The MOT on E942 REC expired on 8 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E942 REC done?
E942 REC was recorded at 2,188 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2022.
Has E942 REC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E942 REC has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on E942 REC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 30 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on E942 REC find?
E942 REC passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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